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Modern hotel lobby with sofas, plants, and bright decor in a spacious, open area.
Modern hotel lounge area with tables, chairs, and cozy lighting.
Modern outdoor area with white chairs and blue cushions next to glass walls and garden.
Bright, modern restaurant with blue chairs and white tables, decorated with modern hanging lamps.
Colorful water slides in a park with green lawns and trees in the background.
Colorful water playground with red and blue slides and water splashing from a large bucket.
Large hotel pool with white loungers and surrounding trees under clear blue sky.
Group of people doing yoga with colorful balls on green mats in a bright room.
Indoor pool in a modern hotel with sun terrace and garden view.
Modern wellness area with heated whirlpool and lounge chairs in warm lighting.
Modern, bright wellness area with loungers, plants, and large windows.
Modern relaxation room with cozy loungers and atmospheric lighting
Modern kids' play area with climbing tree, slide, and tables for eating or crafting.
Modern, bright kids' area with bean bags, tables, and a toy corner in a hotel.
Modern children's play area with pastel furniture and a window view of the sea.
Modern communal space with tables, chairs, sofa, and a foosball table in a bright setting.
Modern green interior with tree sculpture and tables, ideal for children's activities.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden panels, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, beige walls, and indirect lighting above the headboard.
Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, desk, and balcony view with curtains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, green throw, and indirect lighting.
Modern bathroom with gray tiles, wooden vanity, and white towels on the wall.
Modern hotel room with two beds, green decor, and large window with curtains.
Modernly furnished hotel room with bed, green armchair, and sofa in front of large curtains.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, wall-mounted toilet, and sink on wooden countertop
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden wall, green accents, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and wooden slat partition.
Kroatien ∙ Istrien ∙ Umag

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna ****
Tour operator category

PUYA11
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Highlights

  • On-site water park with water play area and slides for children.
  • Wellness area of 1,000 m² with sauna, whirlpool, and massages.
  • Kids' clubs for various age groups from 8 months to teenagers.
  • Extensive sports program including fitness, Pilates, and Zumba.
  • Private sandy/rocky/pebble beach approx. 300 m away.

Location

The family-friendly Sol Garden Istra Hotel is located just 250 m from the sea on the Istrian peninsula. The center of Umag, with its historic buildings, is only 3 km away. Other towns worth visiting include Pula (approx. 87 km) and Porec (approx. 45 km). The nearest beach, a private sand/rock/pebble beach, is approx. 300 m away. The tourist center is approx. 5 km away. A supermarket, bars, and restaurants are located within approx. 300 m. Mobility during your holiday is ensured by a car rental service, a taxi stand (approx. 100 m), and a bus stop. The airport (PUY) is approx. 85 km away.

Facilities

The resort hotel, last renovated in 2026, has a total of 293 rooms. It offers guests a 24-hour reception (check-in from 2 p.m., check-out by 10 a.m.), a lobby with a bar, a total of 4 elevators, air conditioning, a safe (free of charge), a kiosk, additional shops, a parking lot (for a fee), and currency exchange facilities. Three restaurants, a snack bar, and a lobby bar cater to your culinary needs. Wi-Fi is available to hotel guests free of charge. The hotel's outdoor area features a water park and water slide, including 4 freshwater pools with a separate children's pool (open from June to September). Parasols and sun loungers are available here free of charge. Refreshing drinks can be enjoyed directly at the pool bar.

Accommodation

Double room

The Classic rooms on the park side (approx. 30 m²) feature satellite TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, air conditioning/heating, balcony, and a bathroom with a bathtub/WC and hairdryer (D/DA/D1K/D1G).
Also bookable as 2 rooms with a connecting door (CI2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden panels, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, beige walls, and indirect lighting above the headboard.
Modern hotel room with wall-mounted TV, desk, and balcony view with curtains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, green throw, and indirect lighting.
Modern bathroom with gray tiles, wooden vanity, and white towels on the wall.

Classic Double Room

The Classic double rooms are also located on the park side and offer a balcony, twin beds, a bathroom with a shower, TV, desk, and air conditioning (approx. 28 m², CC2).

Premium Sea Side

Otherwise similar in features but more spacious and located on the sea side (MSP/PSK). Optionally available on request on the pool side (P2I).

Modern hotel room with two beds, green decor, and large window with curtains.
Modernly furnished hotel room with bed, green armchair, and sofa in front of large curtains.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, wall-mounted toilet, and sink on wooden countertop

Premium Family Room (on request)

2 Premium Sea Side double rooms with a connecting door, ideal for families (PF2). Optionally also bookable on the pool side (2FA).

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites offer a separate bedroom, a living/sleeping area, bathroom/WC, air conditioning, TV, telephone, hairdryer, and balcony (approx. 52 m², JS2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden wall, green accents, and balcony with curtains.

Family Room Park View

Designed with a modern look and warm colors, these family rooms offer a beautiful park view and are equipped with a balcony, double bed, sofa bed, and a bathroom with a shower (DF2).

Family Room Superior Pool Side

Similar in features and design to the other family rooms, these Mediterranean-style Superior family rooms are located on the pool side with a balcony (FUP).

Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and wooden slat partition.

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast buffet.

Half board

Breakfast and dinner both in buffet form.

Half board Plus

Breakfast and dinner in buffet form. Selected beverages are included with dinner.
In the periods from 1.4.-16.7.26 and 27.9.-15.11.26, beverages are NOT included with dinner.

All Inclusive KIDS

Special offer from 17.7.-11.9.2026 for half board bookings: Exclusively for children between 4-11 years who receive a wristband upon arrival at the hotel and can use the All Inclusive KIDS offer at no extra charge. Children aged 12 and 13 can use the offer for a fee. This includes:
* Lunch from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
* Soft drinks and water from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
* Afternoon ice cream hour (time depends on season)
* The offer is available in a separate area in the Entertainment Center or in the main restaurant
* Only for children with a visible AI KIDS wristband

Sports included

Group of people doing yoga with colorful balls on green mats in a bright room.
(subject to availability): Fitness, Pilates, aqua aerobics, Zumba, spinning, body workout with a fitness instructor (mid-June to mid-September), beach volleyball, beach soccer, and table tennis.

Sports for a fee

(subject to availability): Sports center with football, handball, basketball, badminton, and tennis. Bicycle rental and water sports facilities provided by local vendors.

Children's program

Outdoor children's pool (May-October), water park with water play area and slides (mid-June to mid-September), playground, playroom (for a fee). Miniclub for ages 8 months to 4 years (May-mid-September), children's clubs for various age groups between 5-12 years (May-mid-September, season-dependent), Teen Club (July and August), Children's Special offer (mid-June to mid-September). Additionally, children aged 5-11 receive All Inclusive Light, which includes lunch, drinks (12 p.m.-5 p.m.), and an afternoon ice cream hour (15.5.-15.9.).
Modern kids' play area with climbing tree, slide, and tables for eating or crafting.
Modern, bright kids' area with bean bags, tables, and a toy corner in a hotel.
Modern children's play area with pastel furniture and a window view of the sea.
Modern communal space with tables, chairs, sofa, and a foosball table in a bright setting.
Modern green interior with tree sculpture and tables, ideal for children's activities.

Wellness

Indoor pool in a modern hotel with sun terrace and garden view.
Modern wellness area with heated whirlpool and lounge chairs in warm lighting.
Modern, bright wellness area with loungers, plants, and large windows.
Modern relaxation room with cozy loungers and atmospheric lighting
The 1,000 m² wellness center offers a spa (for a fee) with a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, bio-sauna, whirlpool, and relaxation area. Massages and cosmetic treatments are available in the Beauty Zone (for a fee).

Entertainment

Evening program (several times per week in low season, daily from mid-June to mid-September).

Hotelhinweis

Due to renovation, the expected reopening is July 17, 2026.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Free parking near the hotel. Parking directly at the hotel is subject to a fee.
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Cribs are available on request free of charge.
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Check-in: 2 p.m.
Check-out: 10 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Contact details:
Sol Garden Istra Hotel
Katoro 19
52470 Umag
Tel.: 00385 52 716 000
Email: sol.garden.istra@istraturist.hr

Seasonal information

The Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna is currently undergoing renovation and is expected to reopen from July 17, 2026.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 25.08.2026 02:17